Political meeting tale ends with seaside stew anecdote
A Massachusetts congressman teller shares a wartime economy anecdote about a waiter and a patron in a restaurant. The patron strips to reach a joke about swimming with clothes off to reach the island of mutton, ending with a playful line about the stew.
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Con‘gressman
Allen T
Treadway
Massachusetts
Nister
Philadelphia Telegraph
Soldiers Adopted by Pig During 1812 Kentucky March
An account from Kentucky history describes a company bound for Selby’s army in 1812 delaying its march near Harrodsburg to watch two fighting pigs. The victorious pig then joined the troops as they continued, following them daily to the encampment and being fed by the soldiers.
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Kentucky
Canada
Selby
Harrodsburg
Ohio
Red Cross Ball Blie Ad Promotes American Made Groceries
An advertisement extolls Red Cross Ball Blie as made in America and the best, praising it for housewives and noting it is sold by good grocers.
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Red Cross
America
Adv
They Call Alfie a Conscientious Objector
A child asks why Alfie returns home with injuries. His mother notes numerous black eyes and bloody noses, and Alfie explains he is one of the conscientious objectors being questioned by peers.
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James
Alfie
Bevt Land Enters Dreamy Romance of Jotus
A quirky dialogue features Mrs Wombut denying Totus while teasing a dreamy place called Jotus and asking how it is served. The fragment hints at a literary or theatrical exchange with whimsical worldbuilding.
Woman Seeks Ideal Husband Judging By Self View
A married woman defines her ideal partner as someone who believes his wife is ideal. The remark probes marital roles and expectations in relationships.
Husband saves wife in Pittsburgh ad praises Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs JAS ROHRBERG of 620 Knapp St Pittsburgh credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her long standing weakness backache and headaches after taking two bottles. The testimonial urges readers to try the remedy and notes the company has offered advice from Lynn Massachusetts for over forty years.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Jas. Rohrberg
Knapp St
N.5s
Rohrberg
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Government Agencies Coordinate War Effort in Congress
The piece traces how government departments align to aid the war, with Congress wrestling over appropriation bills and the president using executive powers. It notes leaders like McCumber and Penrose, debates on draft and Chinese labor, and reflections on the veto power and Borland amendment amid wartime politics.
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Congress
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War Department
Navy
Treasury
Department of Justice
Post Office
Agriculture, Interior, Commerce and
Labor
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate
America
McGumber
China
Virgin Islands
Mondell
Wyoming
Alaska
Danish West Indian Islands
Wilson
Borland
Kwan- Sus City
District of Columbia
National Capital
Misjudging Children and Hidden Genius Remains Hidden
An essay warns that many children labeled stupid may have undetected physical or educational needs. It argues arithmetic tests misread intelligence and that early judgments ignore artistic, inventive, and philosophical talents later celebrated as genius. Dr Maxhailian P. EB Groszemann notes acclaim comes after school.
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Orie
Maxhailian P. EB
Groszemann
Pimply Faces Get Help With Cuticura Ointment
Advertises Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads. Recommends washing with Cuticura Soap in five minutes. Free samples offered by mail or at druggists. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents. Cuticura Boston address.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Farmer Rebuffs Stranger in Wartime Talk Test
An elderly farmer refuses to share information with a polite stranger who suggests rain and questions if nearby weather hints hide wartime secrets. The farmer insists he will not disclose any data and challenges the visitor’s identity.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Claims Best American Made
An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as American made and best quality for wash day, urging readers to use the product for a brighter, whiter laundry outcome.
Prank by Boys Ends with Mr E Z Marks Pin Trick
Mr E Z Marks enters the room to giggling boys who set a pin prank. He resents the joke yet complies as the trio claims there is one final trick. He sits on the pin, enduring the planned humiliation.
Wan Shock Troops and The Americans
A brief dialogue recalls a group called the Wan shock troops who confront Americans, with a terse reply promising their meeting will reveal who they are and what they stand for.
Rafale Alphabet Endures in I Spell Tradition
The note reflects a long standing usage of the Rafale alphabet for the letter I in traditional spelling practices. It highlights enduring typographic conventions and linguistic heritage within a historical context.
Haarlem Oil Capsules touted as age relief remedy
An old time home remedy claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules relieve age related aches and bladder kidney issues. The ad promises quick relief for joints backache rheumatism lumbago sciatica and other organ ailments and offers money back if not helpful.
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Haarlem
Mean Betrayal Quips Spark Talk in Safer Way
The dialogue features Miss Pringle’s remark about a high color and a snappy comeback about prices. Safest Way replies about not mentioning ancestors, saying bygones should be bygones.
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Miss Pringle
Watch Your Stomach In the Summer Time
Hot days weaken stomachs and bowels increasing indigestion and bloating. EATONIC tablets claim to neutralize acids and gases to relieve stomach pain and restore appetite after meals. Obtain a box from your druggist and seek a refund if not satisfied.
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Eatonic
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